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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1411970.015 - Fresno Community Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fresno Community Hospital
2755 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
Mailing Address:
2828 Fresno St Suite 203, Fresno, CA 93721
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/16/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/19/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1470668 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on June 25, 2019, seven employees were working near a room contained a Steris System 1E P6500 Automatic Endoscope Preprocessor when diluated S40 Sterilant Concentrate leaked out onto the floor. Employee #1 and Employee #2 stated they detected a strong odor at the time of the leak. Employee #1 experienced headache and sore throat and Employee #2 experienced eye burning and chest tightness, while employee #3 experienced a cough. In addition to the three employee reporting symptoms being sent to the hospital, Employee #4, Employee #5, Employee #6 and Employee #7 were working nearby and were also sent to the hospital due to being potentially exposed. After 2.5 to 3 hours, all employees were released without restrictions.
Keywords: Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Chest, Cough, Eye, Headache, Hydrogen Peroxide, Inhalation, Lung, Non-PEL Overexposure, Overexposure, Spill, Sulfuric Acid, Throat, Toxic Atmosphere, Toxic Fumes
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1411970.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 2 | 1411970.015 | 48 | M | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 3 | 1411970.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 4 | 1411970.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 5 | 1411970.015 | 46 | F | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 6 | 1411970.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. | |
| 7 | 1411970.015 | 34 | F | Hospitalized injury | Health technologists and technicians, n.e.c. |